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Seasonal population dynamics of Lepeophtheirus spinifer and Neobenedenia sp. coinfecting snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii) breeders in marine cages in the Philippines
No full textJournal articleStudies on the biology and ecology of sea lice are lacking in tropical regions such as in Southeast Asia where finfish cage farming has grown dramatically in the past decades. This study investigated the seasonal population dynamics of ectoparasites infecting captive snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii) breeders in marine cages in the Philippines. The pompano breeders were found to be naturally coinfected with caligid copepod Lepeophtheirus spinifer and capsalid monogenean Neobenedenia sp. These breeders were monitored and examined bimonthly (n = 10 per sampling) from September 2017 to May 2018, covering the warm season and cold season in the Philippines. Our results clearly show that L. spinifer population maintain a 100 % prevalence throughout warm and cold seasons however, mean abundance and intensity increased only during the cold months (early November to early March) and displayed an oscillating trend during this period. Highest mean intensity was recorded in early January (221.4 ± 24.6; temperature = 27.5 ± 0.3 °C; salinity = 34.8 ± 0.3 ppt) while the lowest mean intensity was recorded during the warm months dipping to 12.5 ± 1.9 in early May (temperature = 30.5 ± 0.3 °C; salinity = 30.3 ± 0.3 ppt). The prevalence of adult and pre-adult was high throughout the monitoring period at 70–100 % except at the start of summer (late March to early May) for pre-adult (30–90 %). In comparison, the chalimus stages were only observed during the cold months specifically from early November to late January with prevalence of 40–80 %. The highest mean abundance (3.4 ± 0.7) and mean intensity (4.3 ± 0.6) was in early November which coincided with the first peak of the total L. spinifer population. Neobenedenia sp. occurred year-round with no significant changes in the population mean abundance and mean intensity between warm and cold seasons. This study presents comprehensive information on the seasonal population dynamics of L. spinifer and Neobenedenia sp. in the Philippines, providing valuable insights on the ecology of caligid sea louse which is fundamental in the formulation of control and management strategies of these economically significant ectoparasites.SEAFDEC/AQD Igang Marine Station for assistance during the sample collection; funded by CFOS-UPV and SEAFDEC/AQ
Acceptability of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) pretzels
Get PDFAbstract onlyPretzels are a worldwide favorite snack item. They are salty, crunchy baked hand-held bread. It is a type of baked snack composed primarily of wheat flour and appears in a variety of forms and sizes, but most resemble a twisted knot. On the other hand, Okra is a warm-season vegetable commonly known as gumbo or ladies' fingers. Minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber are all abundant in it. This study sought to determine significant difference in the level of acceptability of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Pretzel in terms of aroma, texture, color, appearance, taste, and general acceptability and when the respondents are grouped according to age and sex using accidental sampling techniques. The experimental design was used in this study. 30 respondents were categorized by age and sex, and they assessed the product's sensory qualities. 25 were male and 5 were females, 8 of whom were categorized as young and 22 were old. Results show that there was no significant difference in terms of the level of acceptability as to sensory attributes and it also implies that the product was very much liked and acceptable for the respondents. However, there is a significant difference in appearance when the respondents were classified according to age and sex. With the data that have been derived from the research, the researchers concluded that Okra Pretzels was acceptable. This only means that the level of acceptability varies in terms of age and sex.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Hospitality Managemen
Workload, work environment and career intention among staff nurses in tertiary private hospitals in Iloilo city
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study is conducted to determine workload, work environment and career intention among staff nurses in tertiary private hospitals in Iloilo City. A descriptive method using the one-shot survey design was utilized. The respondents were purposively picked according to the set criteria. A total of 70 participants who consented and took part in the study. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire which was validated by experts and passed the reliability test. Part 1 was composed of socio-economic of the respondents such as age, sex, marital status, educational attainment, employment status, monthly income and years of working experience. Part 2 consisted of workload, and work environment. Part 3 was all about career intentions of staff nurses, whether they had career shift, career break and post graduate studies. With 10-item questions about workload and another 10 questions about work environment. The data gathered were analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). Frequency distribution, percentages and mean were utilized to present descriptive measure. Clinical experience and continuing education such as post graduate studies are needed in order to improve skills of nurses and give them more job opportunities. Regardless of where they are in their nursing careers, it creates the groundwork for lifelong learning and professional development. Patient safety outcomes are brought about by nurse staffing numbers, nurse education levels, and a healthy workload and environment for nurses. Nurse Managers and Hospital Administrators have a significant role in making these possible for their staff. Despite the challenges brought by the unhealthy working environment and high workload demand, Filipino nurses stood up high in maintaining professionalism towards their work.Master of Arts in Nursin
Lived experiences in family business among business graduates of a private higher educational institution in Iloilo City
Get PDFExecutive summaryThis study sought to understand, and explore the answers to the questions on the lived experiences of business graduates when they joined and got involved in their family businesses, their involvements in their family firms, the success factors they have contributed, and the problems these business graduates have encountered when they got involved in their family businesses.
The general purpose of this study was to determine the lived experiences of business graduates of a private higher educational institution who joined their respective family businesses. Moreover, this phenomenological study intends to identify the problems they have encountered in getting involved in their family firm, describe their involvement in their family firm, and identify the success factors they have contributed since they joined the family organization.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster in Business Administratio
Parental literacy, parent-child relationship, family environment and perceived emotional competence among preschool children in China: Inputs to an enhanced curriculum in family education
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study used descriptive-correlational research design to analyze the extent of parental literacy, parent-child relationship, family environment, and perceived emotional competence among preschool children in Shangqiu City, China for school year 2021--2022 as inputs to an enhanced curriculum in family education. Relationships among the variables were also sought. The data of parents and teachers of 396 preschool children in four kindergartens in Shangqiu city were collected through a survey. The analysis showed that there are more male among the preschool children of Shangqiu City, the number of children in three age groups are roughly the same, and nearly one half of respondents’ parents have college education. The level of parental literacy is high, while the level of parent-child relationship, family environment and perceived emotional competence are at moderate level. There are significant relationships between parental educational attainment, parental occupation, and parental literacy, and family environment, however, there is no significant relationship between parent-child relationship and perceived emotional competence among children. Perceived emotional competence increases with the increase of children's age, but there is no significant relationship between children's gender and the four variables. Parental literacy, parent-child relationship, and family environment are significantly correlated with perceived emotional competence among preschool children, among which, parent-child relationship and family environment are positively correlated with them. The family education curriculum in Shangqiu city is still in the primary stage, and there is no perfect family education curriculum system, which is far from meeting the needs of parents for family education knowledge and skills.Includes bibliographical referencesDoctor of Education (with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction
Tourists’ satisfaction and behavioral intention in eco-tourism sites of Sapa (Lao Cai Province)
Get PDFJournal articleThe main objective of the research was to determine the tourists’ satisfaction and their behavioral intention to travel to eco-tourism destinations of Sapa for the Year 2020. The study’s methodology used questionnaire which was designed with the purpose to describe the factors influencing tourists’ satisfaction of the eco-tourism destinations of Sapa as perceived by respondents and determine the influence of tourist’s satisfaction on tourist’s behavioral intentions to pay more, to return, and to recommend to friends and relatives. The respondent of this study were domestic visitors who visited five ecotourism sites of Sapa (Lao Cai province). Because of Covid 19 epidemic’s influence, the survey was conducted online in two months and 500 responses were received. The age of the respondents were from below 18 to over 60. To have the general view of the respondents, this study used Likert scales. All measurement items are based on a five-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree; 5=strongly agree). The author used SPSS version 20 to run the data. Since the population was non probabilistic and data was not normally distributed, Non parametric test was used such as Mann-Whitney U-test for two groups (instead of t-test), Kruskal Wallis H-test for three or more groups and Spearman Rho. In addition, descriptive statistics, reliability test, factor analysis, were used in this study. The study recommended the following policy recommendations to improve the service of Eco tourism destinations in Sapa about Ecosystem health and cultural attraction; Amenities; Accommodation, food, people, safe and security and some other policy recommendations
Design, fabrication, and testing of a corn sheller for barangay Badiangan, Ajuy, Iloilo
Get PDFSpecial paper abstractDesigning, fabricating, and testing of a corn sheller for the beneficiary barangay at Ajuy Iloilo are the main goals of this study. The corn sheller is a machine that utilizes a shelling cylinder to separate the kernels from its cob and will function through the use of a diesel engine. The com sheller was designed and fabricated based on a range of 2000 - 2500 kg/hr shelling capacity with a chosen 800 rpm speed on the shelling cylinder. The fabrication was done at New Canaan Agri-Machineries at San Jose, Antique. With several considerations, the researcher selected flat bars and angle bars, round bar plain, round bar deformed, square bar, steel plate, CR sheet, Bl pipe schedule 80, Gl pipe schedule 40, CR shafting, perforated sheet, bearing, belt, pillow block, pulley, set screw, and bolt ordinary as the materials for the whole fabrication. The testing was done last June 01, 2022 at Western Visayas Agricultural Research Center Hamungaya, Jaro, Iloilo City and was aligned with Philippine National Standard from PAES.
The result shows that the shelling capacity of the corn sheller is at 2870.27 kg/hr which successfully surpassed the range of 2000 - 25000 kg/hr and a shelling efficiency of 100% which was 0.5% higher than the requirement from PAES standards of 99.5%. The results exhibited a highly effective corn sheller which could hugely assist the farmers from Brgy. Badiangan, Ajuy, Iloilo.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineerin
Development and testing of composite paperboard by mold and deckle papermaking process using abaca tuxy waste, banana pseudostem, and rice straw fibers
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis research study determined the optimum ratio of abaca tuxy waste, banana pseudostem, and rice straw fibers to produce composite paperboard using the mold and deckle papermaking process. Four sets of composite paperboard sheets with varying fiber ratios were produced: (1) 33% abaca tuxy waste, 33% banana pseudostem, and 33% rice straw, (2) 50% abaca tuxy waste, 25% banana pseudostem, and 25% rice straw, (3) 25% abaca tuxy waste, 50% banana pseudostem, and 25% rice straw, and (4) 25% abaca tuxy waste, 25% banana pseudostem, and 50% rice straw. Among the four sets, Set 3 was found to be the best formulation, and Set 4 was found to be the closest to the solid unbleached board in terms of visual appearance. Results for bending stiffness showed that only Sets 2 and 4 were found to have no significant difference with solid unbleached board. For burst strength and tear strength results, all four sets showed no significant difference with solid unbleached board. Results for water absorbency showed that only Set 3 had a significant difference with solid unbleached board.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Packaging Engineerin
Proposed design for special program in the arts: Dance and music building for Tapaz Central Elementary School in Tapaz, Capiz
No full textAbstract onlyTapaz Central Elementary School (TCES) has sought to construct its own building and facilities to ensure that the quality of education is maintained. The project's objective is to design a two-story facility that includes both a performing hall and a classroom for the Tapaz Central Elementary School's Special Program in the Arts: Dance and Music. The project will include an enclosed function hall for dance and music demonstrations to prevent loitering during courses and a classroom to cater to students during art instruction. Noise Dampening curtains, LED lights, sound systems and air conditioning units are special features of the structure to provide comfort to its guests and performers. The structural design was made in line with the architectural design and load specifications. It was based on the Philippine National Structural Code (NSCP) 2015, as well as DepEd Specifications, and Codes imposed by law. The estimated cost of the proposed structure is Php 2,508,948.05. The proposed structure construction has a duration of 240 calendar days and the cost and estimates were based on the cost per unit prices. DepEd has set a budget for the Special Program in the Arts for district schools. According to the School Administration, a portion of the budget will also come from donations, such as those from the school's alumni and the Municipal Government, if permitted.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Civil Engineerin
Rural-urban interactions and interdependence: Policy implications for the enhancement of linkages between Iloilo City and the Province of Guimaras
Get PDFJournal articleThis study was conducted to analyze the rural-urban interactions and interdependence between Iloilo City and the Province of Guimaras with the aim of identifying policy implications for the enhancement of linkages. Mixed methods approach was employed involving both quantitative and qualitative analysis based on secondary and primary data gathered through service statistics, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and direct field observations. The study found out that there is interdependence between the two areas which has been in existence for over a century based on historical records. The nature and characteristics of linkages are consistent with theories on rural-urban interactions in terms of the flow of goods and sectoral activities. There were mechanisms established in the past for the establishment of a metropolitan arrangement which served as facilitating factors but were not sustained primarily due to changes in local leadership and priorities. There were also barriers that limited its development arising from lack of an enabling policy at the national level to sustain the alliance. Policy gaps at the national and local levels likewise hindered the development of rural-urban linkages primarily on transportation and infrastructure. Despite the challenges, there are prospects that can be pursued towards the development of tourism and livelihood opportunities anchored on the attributes and assets of both areas which can be maximized through improvements in the value chain. There is also a prospect for the revival of the metropolitan arrangement which can pave the way for the integrated development of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras (MIG) region